Off-Road Trails in Colorado

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Learn more about Chicago Tunnel Trail

Chicago Tunnel Trail

This steep, loose, rutted, and often off-camber trail with tight switchbacks that climbs up to the Chicago Tunnel Mine--is not recommended for novice or inexperienced drivers. This out-and-back trail has one turnaround at the top.…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Chicken Creek Road

Chicken Creek Road

Rocky road in some spots, nothing to difficult though, easily done with a high clearance rig, muddy when wet. Dirt or rocky road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings…
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Total Miles

8.4

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek Trail

Chicken Creek is a fun trail that goes through beautiful aspen groves in the San Juan National Forest near Mancos, Colorado. The trail is a decent width with gradual curves and gradual switchbacks, making it…
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Total Miles

2.0

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about Chihuahua Gulch

Chihuahua Gulch

Grays and Torreys peaks tower above this short trail at 14,000 feet. Hikers often use the road to reach the trailhead. Stay on the trail and be considerate. Trail is closed from November 23 to…
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Total Miles

2.1

Tech Rating

5 Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Chimney Rock Road (West Carter Mountain)

Chimney Rock Road (West Carter Mountain)

Chimney Rock is a gravel/dirt road that leads to the West Carter Mountain area and a state Game Reserve of the same name. There are unmapped ATV-only roads in the game reserve as well. A…
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Total Miles

10.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer

Learn more about China Wall

China Wall

This is a 3 mi out and back with several challenging obstacles. China Wall Trail is closed seasonally from Jan 1st - June 15th. Camping is not allowed on this trail but there are designated…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Learn more about Chinns Lake

Chinns Lake

Chinns Lake is located in a beautiful narrow valley. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, but there isn't a staging area. Trail will start out broad, passing through a residential area, but quickly narrows to become a…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

4 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Chipmunk Gulch

Chipmunk Gulch

Starting on Country Road 100, you'll head east onto the dirt path. You will then turn onto USFS Road 376. Once you are on the trail, it is pretty calm but you'll still need an…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cicada

Cicada

Cicada is a short trail in the North Fruita Desert trail system that is mostly fast and scenic. It winds along several ridge lines in a burn area, through sagebrush, and has 4 or 5…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Cimarron Owl Creek Pass

Cimarron Owl Creek Pass

This is a very scenic, pastoral drive down Cimarron Road into the Uncompaghre National Forest. There are many side roads leading to various forks of the Cimarron River, with plentiful dispersed camping sites along the…
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Total Miles

20.5

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cinnamon Pass

Cinnamon Pass

Enjoy this section of the famous Alpine Loop, which can be combined with Engineer Pass. Take Wager Gulch up to Carson Ghost Town, and follow Cinnamon Pass Road up to American Basin. Take a moment…
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Total Miles

24.2

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Clark Spring Road

Clark Spring Road

Clark Spring Road (FR 130) is located in Pike National Forest, nestled within the Tarryall Mountains northeast of Fairplay, Colorado. Spanning 2.3 miles north to south, this trail is renowned for its large dispersed camping…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Clear Creek

Clear Creek

Sitting just to the north of the Collegiate Wilderness, this trail offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy great views and see well preserved mining camps. There are plenty of dispersed camping along Clear Creek. There…
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Total Miles

11.3

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Clear Lake Road

Clear Lake Road

If you're looking for an adventure just outside Ophir, Colorado, the 9.5-mile out-and-back trail is a fantastic option to consider. Known for its challenging terrain, this trail will test your skills and endurance, making it…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Clohesy Lake

Clohesy Lake

This trail is easily accessed from CR 390, Clear Creek Road located between Granite and Buena Vista. Be sure to enter at FR 381 (there is a sign) rather than the old mapped entrance. The…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Cloud City

Cloud City

Cloud City is a short trail in the North Fruita Desert that can be ridden as part of a bigger day loop with Cicada, Sky Walker, and Sarlacc. It meanders through low grass in a…
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Total Miles

2.9

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall

Learn more about Cloverdale Mine

Cloverdale Mine

The road to Cloverdale Mine is a fun-filled drive with gorgeous, Rocky Mountain views, a glimpse of the rich mining history of Westcliffe, CO and a couple small spots that will require some technical driving…
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Total Miles

7.6

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Coal Canyon

Coal Canyon

Close to Grand Junction, Coal Canyon provides easy access to multi-use recreation. This route begins in a wash and climbs to an overlook of Palisade. The trail continues in the wash, which gets narrower and…
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Total Miles

5.2

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Coffee Pot Road

Coffee Pot Road

Start your ride with beautiful views of Eagle Valley and the Colorado River and continue into White River National Forest. Dispersed camping allowed inside the forest, and there are a few pay campgrounds. Unlicensed vehicles…
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Total Miles

28.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Learn more about Coon Hollow

Coon Hollow

Enjoy this relatively quiet trail that starts by crossing washes and travels through a canyon. You will then begin a steep climb up to a ridge with great views of South Shale Ridge and Twin…
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Total Miles

8.6

Tech Rating

8 Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall

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